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What is Design?


 Design is the process of creating products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users. Learning design involves exposure and practical skills related to techniques and tools used in user experience research & design and process and service design in a digital age.


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Design Practices & Skills
1. Designing For Users
Accessibility, adaptive design, user interface, etc.
Type of Resource Name/Title Organization Contact/Link Notes
Video Annual Report: Ellen and Jason Government of Canada, Privy Council Office https://www.facebook.com/ClerkGC/videos/604452839930035/ Stresses the importance of accessibility. Ellen met Jason, who is visually impaired, and she built him a 3D map to help him get around the office.
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2. User Research
Research methods, journey mapping, stories, personas, etc.
Type of Resource Name/Title Organization Contact/Link Notes
Guide User research guide Ontario Digital Service https://www.ontario.ca/page/user-research-guide In alpha.
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3. Usability Testing Methods
Surveys, focus groups, evaluations, etc.
Type of Resource Name/Title Organization Contact/Link Notes
Article User Research Basics U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-research.html When to perform specific types of user research.
Article Tips for Capturing the Best Data from User Interviews 18F https://18f.gsa.gov/2016/02/09/tips-for-capturing-the-best-data-from-user-interviews/ A quick 5-minute read.
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4. Design Thinking
Problem definition, human-centered design, ideation, etc.
Type of Resource Name/Title Organization Contact/Link Notes
Report summary (3 pages) Design Thinking for Public Service Excellence United Nations Development Programme: Global Centre for Public Service Excellence http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/capacity-development/English/Singapore%20Centre/GCPSE%20Design%20Thinking%20Summary.pdf Examples of design thinking for public sector use (on page 3).
Online course Agile Meets Design Thinking University of Virginia via Coursera https://www.class-central.com/course/coursera-agile-meets-design-thinking-11994?utm_source=qz&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=new_courses_october_2018
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5. Cultural Implications
Systems thinking, business design, diverse teams, etc.
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6. Methods
Guerilla, videos, interviews, etc.
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